Favorite 223 Ammo for Deer

[skooter]

I know some will say it is too small, but for those of you who hunt deer with a 223, what is your go to off the shelf ammo? I’d like to take one with the AR this year. I did a quick search, but didn’t see anything.

Thanks,
Skooter


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[Big pig]

Federal fusion.

[Antlers86]

Winchester Whitetail Special SuperX 64GR

[DWA]

75 gr speer gold dot. Stuff just dies. 15 bucks a box you can shoot as many as you want

[Gherkin05]

62gr all copper Remington hog hammer

[TacticalCowboy]

60 grain partition handload

[DUKFVR]

62 or 55 gr barnes bullets.

[wade _s]

Hornady 55 gr sp work for me

[gb22250]

I’ve been using the 64 gr Speer Gold Dot

[mkk]

Federal Fusion

[jbhunting39]

Federal fusion.

This. 62 grain bonded. Got it 5 in the mag right now ready to go.


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[Bowyer]

Your AR will most likely have a fast twist and therefore shoot heavier bullets more accurately. I would choose a hunting bullet between 60 and 75 grains.
Those Gold Dots above look interesting and so does the Federal Fusion.
I'd stay away from lighter bullets unless you have a 20" or longer barrel to increase velocity.

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[meangreen]

My 8 year old son got the job done last weekend with 75 grain Hornaday

[bowhunt-R]

we have killed a pile of deer with the 62 grain barnes

[DuramaxDude]

The heavies grain it will shoot accurately in order to get the most energy I can. The last couple I shot with a 223 I used hornady steel match 75 gr bthp.